# Cosmos 1370
**Wikidata**: [Q12753242](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12753242)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cosmos-1370

## Summary
Cosmos 1370 was a Soviet spy satellite launched on May 28, 1982. Designated as part of the Yantar-1KFT class, it was deployed into orbit using a Soyuz-U rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome. It is identified by the international COSPAR ID 1982-049A.

## Key Facts
- **Official Designation:** Cosmos 1370 (also known as Kosmos 1370).
- **Classification:** It is an instance of the Yantar-1KFT class, a type of Soviet reconnaissance satellite.
- **COSPAR ID:** 1982-049A.
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 13219.
- **Launch Date:** May 28, 1982.
- **Launch Time:** 09:10:00.
- **Launch Vehicle:** Soyuz-U.
- **Launch Site:** Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31.
- **Event Type:** Rocket launch.

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite was Cosmos 1370?
A: Cosmos 1370 was a Soviet spy satellite specifically classified as a Yantar-1KFT spacecraft.

### Q: When and how was Cosmos 1370 launched?
A: It was launched on May 28, 1982, at 09:10:00 using a Soyuz-U rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31.

### Q: What are the international identifiers for Cosmos 1370?
A: The satellite carries the COSPAR ID 1982-049A and the Satellite Catalog Number (SCN) 13219.

## Why It Matters
Cosmos 1370 serves as a specific historical data point within the extensive Soviet "Kosmos" program, which designated a vast majority of Soviet military and scientific satellites. As an instance of the Yantar-1KFT class, this entity represents the Soviet Union's operational reliance on specific reconnaissance platforms during the Cold War era. The entry highlights the use of the Soyuz-U rocket—a "Universal" variant described in the source material—which was a workhorse for the Soviet space program. By documenting the precise launch coordinates (Site 31) and timing, this knowledge entry contributes to the accurate historical record of spaceflight activities in 1982.

## Notable For
- Being a distinct unit of the **Yantar-1KFT** class of Soviet spy satellites.
- Launching aboard the **Soyuz-U**, a universal variant of the Soyuz rocket design.
- Utilizing **Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31**, a specific launch complex distinct from other sites.
- Being tracked under the specific Satellite Catalog Number **13219**.

## Body

### Mission Profile and Classification
Cosmos 1370 was a man-made object launched by the Soviet Union, categorized under the broader Kosmos designation program. Structured data confirms it is a specific instance (or "copy") of the **Yantar-1KFT** class. This class is explicitly defined in source materials as a "Soviet spy satellite." The launch was a significant event tracked under the "rocket launch" classification.

### Launch Details
The satellite successfully achieved launch on **May 28, 1982**. The precise time of the launch event was recorded at **09:10:00**.
*   **Launch Vehicle:** The mission utilized the **Soyuz-U** rocket. The source material describes this vehicle as a "Soyuz rocket design variant - Universal" originating from the Soviet Union.
*   **Location:** The launch originated from **Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31**, a prominent launch site within the Soviet space infrastructure.

### Technical Identifiers
To track the satellite internationally, Cosmos 1370 was assigned standard identifiers:
*   **COSPAR ID:** 1982-049A
*   **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 13219
*   **Wolfram Language Entity Code:** `Entity["Satellite", "13219"]`

The entity is referenced across multiple Wikipedia languages, including Macedonian (mk), Serbo-Croatian (sh), and Serbian (sr).

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report